Christmas and New Year drinks: the day-by-day guide
David Williams has the right drink for every moment, from midnight mass to the New Year bells
Christmas wines: Observer Food Monthly’s choice
David Williams chooses 20 reds, 20 whites and 10 bottles of fizz to suit all pockets
Wine: The new breed of sommelier
Gone are the days of the sniffy, snooty restaurant sommelier. These days, they're approachable, informal, often even female. And not before time, too, says Marina O'Loughlin
Six of the best affordable Bordeaux
As China scoops up the top end of the Bordeaux market, prices are rising all over because demand is exceeding supply. Grab these bottles while you can, says David Williams
Supermarket own-label wines
The Observer's wine writer selects the best from the big stores
Wine for vegetarians and vegans
Be careful what you buy, says the Observer's wine writer – and try his six recommended bottles
10 great summer rosés
Wines to keep you in the pink this summer
20 great summer wines under £10
The prices might be low but the quality is high. Here, the Observer's brilliant new wine critic reveals the smartest buys for the brightest days
What’s new in Spain: top tips from the culture editor of El País
The latest hot spots, from the new wine regions to the must-see exhibitions of the year, picked by Iker Seisdedos
How to cheat at wine
Tim Atkin's top affordable wines that rival the classics
World Cup 2010 travel guide: South African vineyards with rooms
Why worry about driving after a great wine-tasting? Wineries all over the Western Cape now welcome guests to stylish rooms in period buildings
Eat like a local in Venice
Avoid over-priced tourist traps – wine and dine like a local in Venice's back-street bars
Top 10 Paris cafes for sipping vin chaud
In Paris mulled wine isn't just for the festive season – sample a warming glass at these cafes
Forty fantastic wines for Christmas
Here are 40 delicious wines for Christmas: 20 reds and whites under £10 and 20 reds and whites over £10. Drink up!
36 top summer wines
Tim Atkin picks three dozen of his best bottles for all tastes and budgets. Time to light the barbie ...